Polk charter school for kids with special needs in need of funds for buses
Victory Ridge Academy, a school for kids with mental and physical challenges, is kicking off a half-million-dollar fundraising campaign to fund one of the school's most basic needs: buses.
Victory Ridge Academy, a school for kids with mental and physical challenges, is kicking off a half-million-dollar fundraising campaign to fund one of the school's most basic needs: buses.
Sheriff Judd -- and bobbleheads -- star in this year's Christmas card
It is a much-awaited holiday event, but it’s not the lighting of a Christmas tree or the arrival of Santa. It’s the unveiling of Grady Judd’s annual Christmas card.
It is a much-awaited holiday event, but it’s not the lighting of a Christmas tree or the arrival of Santa. It’s the unveiling of Grady Judd’s annual Christmas card.
Books on the Bus: Polk kids can now read while they ride
Kids can get pretty antsy on their school bus, just waiting to get off. Now, thousands of kids in Polk County have an alternative to being bored or chatting with their neighbors.
Kids can get pretty antsy on their school bus, just waiting to get off. Now, thousands of kids in Polk County have an alternative to being bored or chatting with their neighbors.
Polk sheriff: School bus attendant, husband arrested for drug possession
Deputies in Polk County arrested a school bus attendant and her husband for cocaine and marijuana possession.
Deputies in Polk County arrested a school bus attendant and her husband for cocaine and marijuana possession.
Winter Haven police arrest man accused of masturbating in front of child at Walmart
Police in Winter Haven said Elias Alan-Arturo Flor, 19, turned himself in at the police department after he was seen on video at Walmart conducting a lewd act in front of a 12 yr-old child.
Police in Winter Haven said Elias Alan-Arturo Flor, 19, turned himself in at the police department after he was seen on video at Walmart conducting a lewd act in front of a 12 yr-old child.
Polk sheriff: Man persistently tries to break gas station door to steal Pepsi
Deputies in Mulberry arrested a man who caught on camera persistently trying to leave a convenience store without paying for a Pepsi.
Deputies in Mulberry arrested a man who caught on camera persistently trying to leave a convenience store without paying for a Pepsi.
Researchers donate megalodon fossils to Bay Area schools
Gifted kids in Polk County just got quite a gift. Researchers at Florida Polytechnic Institute donated hundreds of fossils, worth tens of thousands of dollars, to the county's gifted program.
Gifted kids in Polk County just got quite a gift. Researchers at Florida Polytechnic Institute donated hundreds of fossils, worth tens of thousands of dollars, to the county's gifted program.
FOUND: 82-year-old retired LPD deputy chief found safe after 2 day search
UPDATE: Investigators say Clarence Grier was found safe Friday in St.
UPDATE: Investigators say Clarence Grier was found safe Friday in St.
Former Lakeland Police Deputy Chief found safe after going missing for 2 days
The former deputy chief of Lakeland Police has been found safe after he went missing for two days.
The former deputy chief of Lakeland Police has been found safe after he went missing for two days.
Fatal crash closes portion of U.S. 27 in Davenport
Multiple vehicles were involved in a crash that closed the southbound lanes U.S. Highway 27 in Davenport, and claimed the life of a passenger.
Multiple vehicles were involved in a crash that closed the southbound lanes U.S. Highway 27 in Davenport, and claimed the life of a passenger.
Medical examiner: Man died from meth overdose before being eaten by alligator in Polk County
A man who had been partially eaten by an alligator in Polk County earlier this year died from a meth overdose, not a gator attack, the medical examiner confirmed.
A man who had been partially eaten by an alligator in Polk County earlier this year died from a meth overdose, not a gator attack, the medical examiner confirmed.
Smell from human waste processing company reaches Polk County court
There's a stinky situation that just won’t go away in Polk County.
There's a stinky situation that just won’t go away in Polk County.
Criminal trio arrested after decades of heists, stealing tens of millions in jewelry and cash
A coordinated trio of criminals has been targeting jewelry stores in Hernando County and across Florida for more than eight years, making off with about $16 million in gold, silver, jewels, and gems. They are experienced thieves whose histories of stealthy burglaries go back decades.
A coordinated trio of criminals has been targeting jewelry stores in Hernando County and across Florida for more than eight years, making off with about $16 million in gold, silver, jewels, and gems. They are experienced thieves whose histories of stealthy burglaries go back decades.
The first GreenWise Market from Publix — built from scratch — opens in Lakeland
Publix is opening its first built-from-scratch GreenWise Market in Lakeland.
Publix is opening its first built-from-scratch GreenWise Market in Lakeland.
124 arrested by Polk County detectives during ‘Operation Santa’s Naughty List’
More than 100 people are facing charges after the latest undercover operation targeting human trafficking in Polk County. Investigators are colorfully calling it, “Operation Santa’s Naughty List.”
More than 100 people are facing charges after the latest undercover operation targeting human trafficking in Polk County. Investigators are colorfully calling it, “Operation Santa’s Naughty List.”
Elderly couple passes away following Mulberry house fire
Firefighters in Polk County said two people were pulled from a house fire, but they later succumbed to their injuries.
Firefighters in Polk County said two people were pulled from a house fire, but they later succumbed to their injuries.
Dover organization re-purposes bikes for people in need
Bikes for Christ collects slightly used bikes and money to fix them up. They're hoping to donate 300 this year.
Bikes for Christ collects slightly used bikes and money to fix them up. They're hoping to donate 300 this year.
Lakeland police officer being laid to rest
Memorial services will be held for a Lakeland police officer, who passed away while on-duty last week.
Memorial services will be held for a Lakeland police officer, who passed away while on-duty last week.
Brothers practice ping-pong hundreds of miles apart thanks to robotic pitching machine
When Joseph went to college, his little brother was bummed to lose his ping pong partner but Joseph's experience with robotics changed everything.
When Joseph went to college, his little brother was bummed to lose his ping pong partner but Joseph's experience with robotics changed everything.
Codes present obstacles to rebuilding Kathleen church damaged by hurricane
After a tornado ripped through Kathleen and hit Mount Tabor Baptist Church, church leaders thought they wouldn’t have to worry about anything other than re-building costs.
After a tornado ripped through Kathleen and hit Mount Tabor Baptist Church, church leaders thought they wouldn’t have to worry about anything other than re-building costs.